Opinion: Speaker Among lacks decorum…

We can’t say that our members are corrupt, even if some of our members have been arrested and are in prison, there us a presumption of innocence. Honourable members, can you shut up? Please! There is a presumption of innocence, you can’t say somebody is a thief. How many members are in the Budget Committee? There are 65 members on the Budget Committee” – Speaker Anita Among (02.07.2024)

Yes, the Speaker of the August House, Anita Among is right that there is an ideal that your innocent until proven guilty. That is right, but when there is already established siphoned funds, misuse of office and eating of the state platter for personal benefit. That’s when you know the person or MP has gone from innocent to guilty. An MP or a Minister who uses their office to take funds for personal benefit is in the wrong. As they are there to serve their constituents and represent their nation too.

Speaker Among is really all hubris. Sooner or later she will have a downfall, as she’s to arrogant for her own good. Just imagine the lack of character and finesse to speak gently in a plenary session. Speaking to MPs like a Primary Teacher does to loudmouth kids in class. Seriously, we should expect more much out of her. However, that we know is futile.

The grand corruption and misuse of office is such common place that she’s tired of defending it. She is tired of being a ring-leader in a den of thieves. The thievery is so common placed and daily appearance that we aren’t shocked of missing funds or lacking delivery of government services. While the MPs and other high ranking officials are spending money like there is no tomorrow. This shows the priorities and how money is used.

Speaker Among can act a fool and try to outsmart the naive ones. Nevertheless, the truth remains of the usage of funds and spending. The House is misusing funds and enlarging their own accounts on the expense of the public. The state is seemingly more involved in enriching its representatives over giving proper service delivery. Therefore, the Speaker can lie and deceive, but that doesn’t make it more true.

The Speaker should shut up and give evidence for her words for once. She’s a magician of hearsay and lack of documentation of her statements. As a speaker she should be credible, but that’s to much to ask.

Speaker Among is a disgrace and her manners shows it too. She expects others to honour her, but she has no courtesy towards others. Peace.

Public Square: Statement on the GROW Project Inquiry (01.07.2024)

Opinion: The Ssabagabe gives you electricity…

You are in darkness because you voted for bad representatives; you voted for NUP. Now I have to shoulder your burdens and give you electricity” – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (27.06.2024).

The King of Kings (Ssabagabe) orders and decree things. He lives supreme and have all powers. His a man of words and his opinion matters. He is the true definition of power and a demi-god amongst men. That’s who President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni thinks of himself.

After all these years in power. After all this time. His still as vindictive and narrow minded. There is no relent or forgiveness. Alas, there is wherein lay the whole problem to his reign. That his so fixated at micro managing and not taking the whole picture. He rather scope on one minor transaction or con. Instead of thinking of the whole system, the whole package and how it works. That’s why his regime is built like it is.

President Museveni can say to the people of Kalerwe that they voted for the wrong people in the recent elections and that’s why they don’t have elections. West Nile have voted for plenty of National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates for years, but they are still not on the national grid. I’m sure Karamoja sub-region are well established as “heartland” for the NRM, but they lack electricity too. So, this isn’t a party thing and who is associated where. This is a broader based problem and a lack of institutionalized or proper budgeting for the basic infrastructure. That’s what is the key issue here and his politicking about it.

The President should be horrified that this is an issue in the capital and so close to the Central Business District of Kampala. It isn’t far from Kalerwe to the Square or the Nile Avenue for that matter. You don’t have to use long time on a boda-boda to get from Kalerwe to the most central parts of Kampala. This just shows how little development and how little investment there have been to basic infrastructure like this. When it haven’t even gotten to Kalerwe.

This is government failure to provide proper services. The electricity should work regardless who they vote for. That should be something the citizens has access too and can afford. This is a failure of the “middle-income” nation that King of Kings always speaks loud about.

Ssabagabe shows his tyranny and his ruthlessness with action towards fellow citizens. It isn’t a sign of a Statesman or a “father of the nation” which is how he wants to portray himself. Instead it shows his arrogance and his bitterness of not being a beloved character. That’s because of stuff like this. Because, who as a leader would speak like this and think they would ever vote for you. It is something he should have fixed decades ago. It should have been a priority from the year of 1986, but we are seeing that this isn’t the case.

The fraud, the fake and the hypocrite of a man is exposing himself. The self-proclaimed King cannot be humble or try to act sincere to people. Instead he malign them, but he is the one that should be begging them. As he is a custodian of them and he represents them all. However, that is forgotten thing in the mind of the President.

That’s because the Ssabagabe is supreme and the rest of us is just mere mortals. Peace.

Opinion: Gen. Moses Ali wants to die in office…

“Anybody can contest with me in 2026. I have no problem. It’s you to make your choice, I still have the energy to serve the people of Adjumani West. Let me repeat myself that I will contest again” – Gen. Moses Ali (26.06.2024).

The former rebel and close ally of the President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Gen. Moses Ali has no plans to retire or stop being a high ranking official. He has been an Member of Parliament since 2011 and a main-stay in the cabinet as a secretive agreement with Museveni of old.

So, we have seen the General always getting appointed and it shows. Gen. Moses Ali have now had several of terms as MP and been in Cabinet. There isn’t a time where the 85-year-old haven’t been part of government. Therefore, he won’t give up his meal ticket anytime soon.

Gen. Moses Ali will continue to be in the cabinet and wanting the additional funds of being an MP. He has gotten that for decades now. President Museveni surely has him close because of the agreement and political framework they made back in the day. That’s why he has always a place for him and he cannot retire the old man.

The General seems to be an everlasting figure in the Republic. He won’t relent or give more youthful people space. No, he wants to eat and live the lavish life. Not that he has the energy or ability as in the past. That is part of life and aging.

The former rebel and token ally of Museveni should consider retirement now. We know he won’t do it himself. Because he knows the NRM Primaries will be easy and after that the system is rigged for him to return. That’s why he don’t have to campaign or act in any other way.

President Museveni likes loyal people like Gen. Moses Ali. A man who is there and who will be there for him. Neither creating drama, scandals or anything else either. Just another old bloke eating of his plate. Peace.

Public Square: Statement on Corruption at Microfinance Support Centre (26.06.2024)

Uganda Law Society (ULS): Statement on Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament’s Remarks Condoning Corruption (25.06.2024)

A look into Mzee’s “Statement on NRM’s fight against Corruption”

Greetings. Although busy celebrating Maama’s 76th birthday, I am also fully in the war against obwiibi (theft) of government money, obutagambirwa (not listening to guidance) and okweragyiira, okwetuminkiriza (doing things that are not agreed upon)” – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (24.06.2024).

There was days when the sort of intellectual spirit and gravitas of His Excellency could inspire people. It was a time when that brought hope of a better future and another tomorrow. However, those days are long lost and people are yawning. People are tired of it and they know it isn’t legit.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni have no backbone, no urgency and no need to uproot the evils of corruption. If he did… it wouldn’t be as prevalent and as common as it is. The practice and usage of it within his government is obvious. He is even using it and expanding his cronyism over it. Therefore, he cannot combat something that gives his Presidency life.

That’s why a statement like the ones published today is just futile. There is nothing there. Just like the 2 hour long speeches and metaphorical makings of directives through letters to his Ministers. They look good on paper and possibly sounds good, but regardless of that… it won’t go anywhere and we know it.

Just read these quotes from the statement, before I finish this off with a little rant after it…

In the NRM time, we went back to the old system of the Civil service based on merit through competitive examinations by the Public Service Commission. That is why we never bothered with corruption for a long time, knowing that there are capable People handling money, personnel and procurement. We now know that many of them have let us down. We shall, therefore, have to work with victims of this corruption and some patriots to crush this betrayal. Are the patriots there? Yes. Where is the proof? The 20,000 fighters that attacked Kampala on the 22nd to the 26th of January, 1986, were mainly patriots. Otherwise, why would they do what they did without pay?” (Museveni, 24.06.2024).

Nevertheless, it is possible to crush corruption through the alliance of patriots (I count myself as one of them) and the victims, the masses. The masses can be encountered in the village barazas, etc. The patriots are to be found in the political leadership, some public servants, the churches, etc.

Corruption is diverting a lot of money that could develop the country. IGG estimates Ug. Sh.10 trillion per year!!” (Museveni, 24.06.2024).

Therefore, the thieves are parasites that must be stamped out, and the indisciplined are saboteurs of our fast development and must also be stopped” (Museveni, 24.06.2024).

One that never gets to old is the usage of the beginning of time or the essence of this Presidency. The time-frame and the need to go all the way back to the bush or the early stages of being a Head of State. That’s the prime and the moment of glory. When he won and took power from others. That’s what we need to salute and he ended everything. Created everything and made it his. Alas, that is part of the problem too.

Everything is encircling the President and his nearest associates. The government is based on his blessing and the representatives are all awaiting his verdict on any matter. They need his guidance and wisdom before doing anything. That’s why the rotten core and the foundation of the state is corruptible. Since the President acknowledge and doesn’t address the issue properly. He see it as a way of getting all ends to meet. The President benefits and enriches himself of it. That’s why he needs his underlings to partake and eat too.

He can promise to crash, destroy and annihilate the corrupt as much as he wants to. Use slurs and be vindictive in nature. However, we know that won’t happen and the ones in high power won’t be touched. Neither will the closest allies or the ones serving him. There will be some small fishes taken and some might have to fall on the sword for a minute, but they will be released soon or not even properly scorned even. That’s what he does to the Ministers who are loyal and who took what wasn’t theirs. Nevertheless, they will be off the hook and able to serve another day.

That’s why you know the Statement is useless. It is so abundantly clear. No matter what dogma or ideals he uses. It won’t matter at all. The President only does this to get headlines and act like he has a oversight over it. However, we know he won’t do a thing and this gig is up. Peace.

Opinion: Mpuuga isn’t “my leader”

This will be short, very very short as there isn’t so much to say about Mathias Mpuuga MP that haven’t been said already. He held his thanksgiving and tried to show his political leverage and capital that sort of failed. The MP didn’t get the validation and the support he wanted.

Mpuuga MP is now using a new slogan and wanting to rebrand himself as “my leader”. The former Leader of Opposition, former Democratic Party MP and now National Unity Platform (NUP) MP have answer for answered for his actions. He has only deflected and avoided any accountability … for his actions in Office. That’s what he should have done.

The MP cannot run away from his past and what he has done as an Opposition MP. That’s what has been asked of him. The NUP Party have also addressed the matter and asked him to act accordingly, but he has instead defied them.

This Thanksgiving in Masaka was done to solidify his position and his popularity. Nevertheless, it was falling flat and he didn’t have as much popularity as he said he did. It didn’t cause as much friction or political capital as he thought he should. Therefore, Mpuuga MP should reflect on his actions and what he has done during this term alone.

If Mpuuga thinks this is wise politicking ahead of the 2026 elections. It isn’t words of wisdom or giving good vibes. Mpuuga MP is just another corruptible leader and “my turn to eat” person in office. That’s who he is and he expect us to take his words for it.

That’s why Mpuuga MP isn’t my leader, neither is anyone who accepts bribes, graft, corruption and siphoning funds from the state coffers. Thieving is thieving regardless of how you characterize it. The MP cannot deny that and he can act above it, but that doesn’t make it true.

Mathias Mpuuga MP needs guidance and this recent Thanksgiving haven’t given him an edge. Neither has it solidified his position or his place within the NUP party. Instead his a man on his own and wants us all to cheer him along. That will not happen…

Especially, when he cannot listen to simple instructions and adhere to internal party documents. Instead he rather join hands with other corrupt leaders and think he can get away with it. Peace.

Opinion: Fellow MP cheering on corrupt MP…

“If indeed Lwengo Woman MP, Cissy Namujju asked for 20% of Uganda Human Rights Commission‘s annual budget as a bribe to pass their budget as she’s being accused of then she has been eating with her electorate in Lwengo, isn’t it! Please make a round of applause for her” – Juliet Kyinyamatama Suubi, Rakai Woman MP (22.06.2024)

If you believe the root causes of corruption will be solved or be handled righteously. Well, you are wrong. This weekend and the rally in Lwengo which had Rakai Woman MP Juliet Kyinyamatama Suubi and Speaker of Parliament Anita Among in attendance. Certainly showed how it will be fought.

As the Speaker talked about defending and saying they would be punished like children. However, return home after the punishment. Meaning they will be slapped on their wrist or get put in the corner for silent treatment. Nevertheless, when that boring time is over. Then they can return like nothing ever happened. That’s the tune I heard from the Speaker.

While that is outrageous enough, the Woman MP for Rakai district took it to another level. She disregards all common sense and applauds looting. The MP is insinuating that the district or constituency is eating, because their representative is doing it. That’s the obvious understatement of what she said.

That Kyinyamatama MP said this… shows her heart and what she deems as leadership. The my time to eat imperative. The continuation of looting and not be held accountable. There is no proof that the misuse of office and siphoned funds has gotten to the Lwengo district. Most likely it has gotten to the MP herself and her closest associates. They have eaten it and taken the bribe.

Bribes aren’t building the nation. Bribe Uganda Build Uganda is the right usage of BUBU or what?

Corruption are an evil. It is not a necessarily evil either. It is taking away funds from where they supposed to go and to people which it is not intended too. That’s what the MP should see and not celebrate the thieving. This is thieves acknowledging each other and patting each others back. Acting like the thieving is for a common purpose and a betterment of the state. However, we know it is personalized life-style, building own enterprises and keeping a higher upkeep. They are all enjoying the perks of life and living in abundance.

The MP should know better, but she’s jaded in the vision of theft. It is modus operandi and common practice amongst her peers. She is seeing how the others does it and wants to support fellow MP doing it.

A bribe is a bribe regardless. Corruption is corruption regardless. There is no middle ground and shades of grey area here. Just more nonsense and indefensible nonsense, which earns no anything good.

Kyinyamatama MP should be more brighter, but that’s too much to ask. She’s just wanting to part of the clique and be respected among peers. We cannot blame her for that, but it’s just shows how rotten the state is. What the nation has become and how the political elite operate. This is the NRM way and it’s infuriating. Peace.

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